US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, starting February 1. The move aims to address concerns about undocumented migrants, fentanyl, and trade deficits with its neighbors. The tariffs are intended to curb the flow of illicit substances and reduce trade imbalances. However, experts warn … Read more
Actress Karla Sofía Gascón is facing backlash on social media after old posts surfaced, which appear to express anti-Muslim views and make racist comments. The posts were largely posted between 2020 and 2021 and have been widely shared online. In one of the posts, dated November 22, 2020, Gascón expressed surprise at the number of … Read more
Five Thai hostages who were held captive for 15 months by Hamas militants in Gaza have been released in a deal negotiated between Thailand and Israel with assistance from Qatar and Iran. The five, aged between 27 and 35, are reported to be in “fair” health after their ordeal. According to Israeli doctors, the hostages … Read more
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has faced widespread criticism after praising Adolf Hitler and denying the Holocaust in a recent podcast episode. The Arkansas native, who is ranked 13th in the UFC featherweight rankings, made comments on his “ArkanSanity Podcast” that were widely condemned as antisemitic and homophobic. In the conversation with co-host Roli Delgado, Mitchell … Read more
Comcast’s fourth-quarter earnings report revealed that Peacock, its streaming platform, maintained its subscriber base of 36 million, despite analysts’ expectations of a slight increase. The number is similar to the end-of-year total in 2023 and remains static compared to the quarter ending September 30. In the same period, Peacock gained approximately 3 million new subscribers … Read more
Lay’s voluntary recall from December has been upgraded to the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) highest risk level classification. The recall began on December 13 for more than 6,000 bags of 13 oz Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to “undeclared milk” in Oregon and Washington. The FDA classified the issue as a Class 1 … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) has announced it will investigate allegations of inappropriate conduct made against Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker during massage therapy sessions, according to a league spokesman. The accusations were first reported in a Baltimore Banner article between 2012 and 2016, with Tucker denying the claims. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy stated that … Read more
A new study has found alarming levels of microplastic and nanoplastic pollution in the placentas of premature babies. The research, published for the first time at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, reveals that premature placentas contain significantly higher amounts of plastic particles than those from full-term births. The researchers analyzed 100 placentas from … Read more
YouTube has remonetized the channel of popular streamer Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm, whose content had been demonetized for six months due to controversy surrounding a 2020 Twitch ban. The decision comes after Beahm deleted a confession about exchanging messages with a minor in 2017 and continued to deny any wrongdoing. In June 2023, Beahm’s channel … Read more
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now access the first free N64 game of 2025, Ridge Racer 64, across various Switch models. Released in 2000, this iconic racing game was developed by Namco and licensed to Nintendo for the N64 console. Ridge Racer 64 features fast-paced arcade action, multiplayer modes, and special effects that were novel … Read more